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Crochet Giveaway #11 - Closed

This will be giveaway #11. I will be giving away 4 Crochet World and 2 Crochet Fantasy magazines. The giveaway will run from today June 30, 2009 through July 11, 2009. I will draw the winner the following day. Everyone from any country is welcome to enter.

What are you working on now? I am currently working on my square baby afghan and a flower afghan. Now that I have more time, I am going to start a thread, join as you go project.

Please do not post your personal mailing address in the comment section. That can be e-mailed privately if you are the winner.

The giveaway is open everyone around the world.

In the comment section you can leave a name, nickname or some way that I will be able to contact.

If you have previously won, I am going to ask that you wait 2 months to participate so everyone has a chance.

I appreciate the great response. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Fun give away! I'm working on way to many projects. 2 blankets for christmas, 4 hats for friends, a baby blanket to use up some yarn I used to like but now I hate, a purse for my sister's birthday, and daisy flower squares to make a blanket for myself. I like to stay busy :)

Tammy Boyd! I haven't been a subscriber here long, though I love it. Is the givaway a contest or something? My current projects: a blanket for my sister, and a baby blanket for a soon to be niece or nephew.

I also have a question, if that's okay. I haven't yet learned to read a filet chart- it looks difficult, but I'm working on it. When I've finally learned, I would like to use one of the simpler designs by making it into an afghan. How would I convert the chart into something that size?

I'm starting a comfort shawl/lapghan for a friend who's been in and out of the hospital for the past month. Thought I'd use cotton and an open pattern so she could throw it over her shoulders in the hospital or over her legs when she's back home.

Hi Teresa! I love your blog and your videos.I'm working on my second pair of crocheted mocassin slippers, on a shrug and on an afghan, this last 2 proyects in different types of looms.Greetings from Argentina.Alejandra

Hi Teresa, Each and every crocheted work is so cute and awesome! I like your video tutorials which clearly explains everything from basic.I have crocheted many things like Star stitch flat pouch, beanie cap, toddler slippers and high top booties for my relatives from your blog links. And they have all come out wonderfully! Thank you so much!

Another giveaway. I am working on a bookmark, your heart potholder and making my own crochet slipper. Add me too this giveaway.I am on Ravelry as syeda and my blog is Syeda's Hobbies www.syedaiffat.blogspot.com

GREETINGS FROM AUCKLAND, NZ ! THANKS TO YR EXCELLENT STEP BY STEP VIDEO, I MANAGED TO MAKE A HAT WITH THE BRIM FOR MY DAUGHTER! IT LOOKS SO PRETTY ON HER & SHE ADORES IT! MY HUSBAND AND MY 2 SONS WERE VERY SURPRISED THAT I MANAGED TO 'MAKE' THAT HAT FOR MY DAUGHTER! THEY ALL SAID IT IS VERY CUTE! THANKS SO VERY MUCH TERESA!

Iam working on a wiggly crochet cat rug. I made the design myself and followed the instruction given for wiggly crochet rugs from Annie's Attic. Then I am making a sweater from a pattern from a Family Circle 1987. It is a rose granny square pattern. It will take 152 regular squares, 4 under arm squares. 14 folded squares and 23 triangles. I already have about 75 squares done.karmicraftfriend3951@verizon.net

Hi, I've been watching your videos on Youtube. You're awesome. I first learn how to crochet from my mom. She is very good too. Now I'm kind of on my own. I've just finished an afghan with squares for my grandma. I'm working on another afghan with the afghan stitches. It's cool! But I have one question though. After finishing the square, how can I end it? Do I just fasten off and cut the yarn, or should I slip stitch in the row that I've just done? You can just e-mail me the answer at quynhanh18@gmail.com. Thank you very much!

hi there, I'm currently working on a bolero for myself and a bonnet for a friend of mine. My problem is that I always engage in more than 1 project at the same time! And since I work during the day, I use some little time between dinner and bed to work on my crochets.. and it's relaxing :) Btw, I started learning crochet in october last year, so I'm still a beginner/intermediate crafter.Greetings from the Netherlands!

i just completed my first set of alphabet blocks and i am starting a baby blanket of 2 round solid granny squares in a brown and blue faded yarn. i think it will be pretty neat!. teresa. i love your work and if i hadnt found your site i dont think id be doing as much as i do now. i just started my own blog if you and anyone else would please take a look at it and let me know what you think!!!katy

Hi there! you can contact me at silverwolf2626@aol.com if I win :) I am currently working on making hats to donate to cancer patients at our local hospice hospital. Any patterns I get would go towards my projects for there. I love watching your videos, they help me get new ideas for afghans and designs for hats to make. :) I just signed up and I will be making a blog about the things I make, and maybe even try to post pictures of patients that receive my donations if that's possible :)

I am working on a crochet belt. I am just crocheting using some stitches and see how it turns out. I want to start making my own patterns, so I am trying out a belt to go with my favorite ripped/torn Levi's. :D

Hi, My name is Maureen, from Ireland,I am new to crochet but having so much fun with it, it is so addictive! I Love it! I would love to be included in your draw. On the off chance that I would win anything you can contact me through my blog which is: http://seaweedrosesandwool.blogspot.comThanks, and by the way I think your blog is really great and an inspiration to us all!

Hi Teresa, I would love this giveaway but I want to thank you still for all the time and patience that you giveaway every day with your videos and patterns! God bless you for all you do! :-)Joniwww.jonicrochetcreations.etsy.com

hello There Theresa I am still working on my little babies I just made an Irish one. No pattern at all. All in thread I would love to have these books Puffyjo . thanks so much for your time . I am always looking for new things to make. I am going to bemaking some rose earrings for my little one.

I have been working on fine tunning my crochet beginners skills by watching your tutorials on YOUTUBE, thaks for posting those. My mom doesnt have an artsy bone in her body so every thing i love and do i have learned from others kind enough like you to share your wisdom. Thank you so much!

I'm from Sardinia, Italy, I've started crocheting visiting your blog and I'm surprise about what I'm able to make now. At the moment I'm trying to make shells, sea horses and starfish to applique on afghans, pillows ... I don't know exactly .....thanke you for all your instructions. Debora

I am lining a purse I just finished (OK over a month ago), starting a shrug for my daughter's bday on aug. 2, and working on a crochet necklace with an ivory pendant. As usual I have more going than I should.

I am working on 2 blankets, one is a side shell stitch I go from the linus project website. The other is a square granny afghan. When I have the chance I have been trying to teach my mother how to crochet. It's not easy since she doesn't have the internet. My mother recently showed me the stash that she took when my great grandmother died. There are magazines there from 1943! Crochet hooks and needles galore. The mess of yarn gives me shivers just thinking about it. Makes me miss my great grandmother all over again.

Anyway thanks teresa! I feel so close to my great grandmother through your videos!

Currently I am working on a cushion for my sister, a hat for my other sister, and a amigurumi for my cousin :) I also want to start a bag for my grandmother, but I am going to wait until I finish all those things!

My last projects where a bag for my mother, a bolero jacketand a handbag for another cousin and a hat for my sister :)

It seems that I can't stop crocheting! Jeje

I still have a lot to learn and you are a very helpful teacher, your videos are amazing and very educational!

Thanks for everything. I would love to enter in your crochet Giveaway #11.

Hi, I feel as if I know you from watching your wonderful videos. Right now, I am making a matching baby blanket, booties, hat, and bibs using your videos and patterns. I hope I win, great prizes. Thank you.ams,amsadana@aol.com

I'm working on an amigurumi teapot and tea cups for my daughter right now. I'd love to make a pair of yoga socks for myself, but I can't seem to find any crochet patterns and I don't knit. Do you know of any? I'd try to create my own pattern, but I'm still fairly new at this!

Hi :) I just discovered your blog! I am learning to crochet as a summer project! I have comepleted a couple of dishcloths in single crochet. I am now working on double crochet. I am about to finish a coaster adn then I am going to do some solid color granny squares using the pattern you posted on your blog last year! I have a lot of scraps and hopefully when I am finished I will have a "crazy quilt" type throw to use this winter :)

I just finished making a beanie for my grandchild and my daughter loves it so she ask me to make more for my grandchild and children of her friends. I am from the Philippines and it is hard to find correct yarn and hooks for a specific project anyway I make use of what I have. I enjoy looking at your site more than the others cause it is easier to follow.

Hi,I am Tracy from Washington State.I have 3 projects going right now. A Eco bag that folds into it's self for storage, and 2 shawls. I am figuring that they will all be done about the same time.tolson76@comcast.net

Hi,I'm Tracy Olson from Washington.I am working on 3 projects. A Eco bag that turns in on it's self into a storage bag. I have 2 shawls going also. I figure they will all be finished about the same time.tolson76@comcast.net

Wow! I am so glad I found your site! I am self taught crocheter who began at the age of nine, and have been gleefully stitching for 30 years. I was wandering the internet for new inspiration as I am getting ready for my first studio tour this fall in my local area. I love what I see and will be checking in often. Thank you for creating such a lovely place to visit and learn.

Extended or Long Double Crochet - This is where you will work a double crochet several stitches below the row you are on. You will need to pull up on the stitch and allow for some additional yarn, so the stitch does not sag.

Multiple: 4
You will add 4 chains for each segment of the pattern stitch that you want to add to the width.

Example: If you want to make a baby afghan with a size I/5.5mm crochet hook, 4-ply yarn, you will chain 108. This will give you an estimated width of 34 inches.

Ch 31Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook, DC in next CH, *CH 1, SK 1 CH, 1 DC in EA of next 3 CH. Continue across from * for width of pattern.

Drop Stitch - The drop stitch will be worked below the two previous row of shell stitches. Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook 2 rows below, between the shell stitches, pull the yarn up. Repeat one more time for a total of 5 loops on the hook.

Row 1: DC in the 4th CH from the hook, DC in the next CH, Skip 4 chains, in the next CH(5th chain) work *2DC, CH1, 2DC, SK 4 CH's, Repeat from * across for the width, 1 DC in ea of the last 2 chains.

Row 2: CH 2, DC in the next DC, work *2DC, CH1, 2DC in the next CH 1 Space. Repeat from * across for the width, 1 DC in ea of the last 2 DC.